The Klansman

1974·Movie
1h 52min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Klansman fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Society, politics, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Welcome to scenic Atoka County. Pop. 10,000. Cross burnings. Rape. Murder. Arson. It's a great place to live...if THEY let you.

A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend, Garth declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
Ku Klux KlanRacial ViolenceRevengeSmall TownSocial InjusticeHistorical DramaCrimeTensionPoliticalTragedy

Crew

Directed by:
Terence Young
Written by:
Samuel Fuller, Millard Kaufman, William Bradford Huie
Produced by:
Hoyt Bowers, William Alexander, Alvin Bojar
Composed by:
Stu Gardner, Larry Shaw, Dale O. Warren

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Klansman

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Where can I stream The Klansman legally?

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The Klansman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Klansman worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Klansman rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Klansman?

1 h 52 min

The Klansman runs 1 h 52 min.

What language is The Klansman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Klansman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Klansman in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Klansman use?

Southern GothicScary Black ManWould Hit a GirlVillain with Good PublicityKarma HoudiniExcuse PlotThe KlanThe SheriffGroin AttackPolitically Incorrect VillainThe FacelessDeep Southand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Klansman, including Southern Gothic, Scary Black Man, Would Hit a Girl.

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